Shelby storm history
Storm events recorded in Shelby, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
518
Total events
8
Tornadoes
72
Hail
86
Floods
5
Deaths
$11.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A truck driver was killed by lightning along I-75 while fixing a mechanical issue with his truck. M50OU.
Three children were playing by Mosquito Creek. The bank of Mosquito Creek gave way and a boy fell into the creek and drowned. M6IW.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. A gust to 73 mph was recorded in Anna. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 5 miles east-northeast of Russia measured 3.5 inches of snow. In Lockington, 3.1 inches of snow fell according to the CoCoRaHS observer located 2 miles to the north and by a public report in town. The cooperative observer in Fort Loramie measured 2.8 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer north of Fort Loramie and a cooperative observer in Fort Loramie both measured 5.5 inches of snow. Another report from 2 miles north of Sidney also recorded 5.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Russia measured 3 inches of snow. A public report from Lockington had 2.4 inches of accumulation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 25 had water swiftly flowing across it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 25A near State Route 274 was closed due to water flowing over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed along Main Street, taking out several power lines.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Video evidence revealed that the tornado first began east of Sidney-Freyburg Road, just south of Wells Road. The tornado then continued north near Lochard Road, where damage to corn fields and some minor tree damage was observed. The tornado is believed to have dissipated just ea…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on a power line on South Ohio Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed on the south side of Sidney, including on Franklin and Ohio Avenues.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and a utility pole were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees as well as some power lines were downed. In the same area, lightning struck a utility pole, causing a nearby tree to catch on fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees, along with power poles and lines, were downed in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along the roadway.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A grain bin was blown off of its base and destroyed. Another grain bin sustained damage to its top panels.
Flood Flood
The road was closed due to high water near the intersection of Russia-Versailles Road and State Route 48.
Flood Flood
The road was closed due to high water near the intersection of Lindsey and Shenk Roads.
Flood Flood
High water was reported in the 12000 block of State Route 119.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the 10000 block of Lochard Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Sidney, 2.5 inches of snow was measured. A CoCoRAHs report from 5 miles east-northeast of Russia measured 2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
North of Houston, 3.3 inches of snow was measured by the observer.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Houston measured 1.2 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were downed in the vicinity of McCartyville, Amsterdam, and Wells Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed at the intersection of State Route 29 and East Mason Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer north of Fort Loramie measured 6.8 inches of snow. Public reports from Sidney and Russia measured 5.4 and 5 inches, respectively.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed along a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell into power lines along State Route 66 near Cardo Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house on Maplewood Road had a garage door blown in and roof damage. An outbuilding was also damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a car.
Flood Flood
High water was reported in the intersection of Fessler-Buxton and Hardin Roads.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Russia measured 2.7 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Sidney, a report of an inch of accumulation was posted on social media.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |